Author: Bob Ruffolo

In this Facebook Live Video, Tom DiScipio and I talk, well.. Facebook Live. We cover why you should be using Facebook Live, how we’re using it at IMPACT, the results we’ve seen so far, and how we create the actual video.

This year, I’ve focused on prioritizing health. Work is obviously important to me and those that know me say I’m a bit of a workaholic . However, I’ve countered this by promising myself that I won’t dig into my work until my exercise has been completed.

When I started my agency, I was so hungry for it. I had been working at a manufacturing company; a subpar employee who constantly challenged his boss and left work everyday unfulfilled. I had dreams of founding a large company; of starting something special to call my own. In 2009 at 25 years old, that’s exactly what I did.

Today, I’m CEO and Founder of IMPACT, an inbound marketing agency in Connecticut with 23 employees. Our company is recognized as one of the top inbound marketing agencies in the world. Our team continues to grow, and the past two quarters saw the highest revenue and profit in company history. My story sounds simple: guy is unhappy at work, guy follows his dream to start his own company, guy finds success and happiness. End of story, right?

Actually, it’s just the beginning. In the past seven years, I’ve had to learn what they don’t tell you at business school. Successes, failures, lessons learned – for better or worse, I’m grateful for all of it. Because now I can tell you a thing or two about learning to put values before growth – how much it hurts when you get it wrong, and how good it feels for the entire team when you finally get it right. I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned in hopes that it helps you along your journey. Continue reading What They Never Taught You About Growing Your Agency

About Bob Ruffolo

Hey, I'm Bob and this is my blog. I'm the founder and CEO of IMPACT Branding & Design, an inbound marketing agency and HubSpot Diamond Partner, located in Wallingford, CT. The purpose of this blog is to share the things we're doing at IMPACT and the lessons we've learned, specifically talking about business growth and culture. Click here for my full story.

Remember to enjoy the ride! Entrepreneurship is a game, and it’s a privilege that we even get to play.